Feedback on Devotional: “Stand on God’s Word (1)” – Tone and Message on Self-Forgiveness
Dear Team,
I wanted to reach out with some feedback regarding the recent devotional titled “Stand on God’s Word (1)”. While I deeply value the encouragement to rest in God’s forgiveness, I was troubled by the way the message framed the struggle of self-forgiveness—particularly the claim that not forgiving oneself is committing the “sin of pride.”
As someone who has personally wrestled with self-forgiveness, I know that the journey is rarely rooted in arrogance or defiance of God’s word. More often, it stems from deep wounds, shame, trauma, or a long-standing inability to see oneself as worthy of grace—despite believing in God’s forgiveness intellectually. To label this struggle as sinful feels dismissive of the complex, emotional, and spiritual realities many people face.
What people in this place often need is not condemnation, but compassionate guidance. They need to know that God is not only just, but tender and patient; that transformation and healing take time; and that God is near to the brokenhearted, not disappointed in them for still being in process.
When devotionals lean into shame or imply moral failure in areas of deep struggle, they risk pushing readers further into isolation and discouragement. But when they speak truth with empathy, they can become lifelines of hope.
I hope you will consider offering language in future devotionals that reflects the patience, kindness, and gentleness of Christ—especially for those who are still finding their way toward wholeness.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for the heart behind the work you do. I believe devotionals can be powerful tools for healing—and with some greater sensitivity in tone, even more so.
Regards
I wanted to reach out with some feedback regarding the recent devotional titled “Stand on God’s Word (1)”. While I deeply value the encouragement to rest in God’s forgiveness, I was troubled by the way the message framed the struggle of self-forgiveness—particularly the claim that not forgiving oneself is committing the “sin of pride.”
As someone who has personally wrestled with self-forgiveness, I know that the journey is rarely rooted in arrogance or defiance of God’s word. More often, it stems from deep wounds, shame, trauma, or a long-standing inability to see oneself as worthy of grace—despite believing in God’s forgiveness intellectually. To label this struggle as sinful feels dismissive of the complex, emotional, and spiritual realities many people face.
What people in this place often need is not condemnation, but compassionate guidance. They need to know that God is not only just, but tender and patient; that transformation and healing take time; and that God is near to the brokenhearted, not disappointed in them for still being in process.
When devotionals lean into shame or imply moral failure in areas of deep struggle, they risk pushing readers further into isolation and discouragement. But when they speak truth with empathy, they can become lifelines of hope.
I hope you will consider offering language in future devotionals that reflects the patience, kindness, and gentleness of Christ—especially for those who are still finding their way toward wholeness.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for the heart behind the work you do. I believe devotionals can be powerful tools for healing—and with some greater sensitivity in tone, even more so.
Regards
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